Rokhan Rahmati works at the intersection of climate justice, human rights, and digital safety: fields that are often separated, but deeply intertwined.

As a green policy maker and CEO of the Afghan Girl’s Rights Nonprofit Organization (AGR), his work defends the possibility of a future where every girl can learn, every migrant can speak, and every child can grow up on a safe, living planet.

Through the #MyPieceForChange campaign, we invite people to share their unique contributions to collective transformation. This series exists to honor their stories, amplify their voices, and connect them with a wider community of like-minded peers. Today, we’re honored to introduce our Changeworker of the Week: Rohan Rahmati whom we had the pleasure of interviewing for this special spotlight.

What’s your piece for change?

My piece for change is to defend the dream of freedom for women, for migrants, and for our planet. I work at the intersection of climate safety, human rights, and digital freedom because these are the foundations of a just world. As a green policy maker and CEO of the Afghan Girl’s Rights Nonprofit Organization (AGR), I advocate for systems where every girl can learn, every migrant can speak, and every child can grow up on a safe, living planet

What inspired you to begin this work or stay committed to it?

My motivation began with witnessing how climate insecurity, inequality, and restricted freedoms shape people’s lives. I grew up seeing how access to education, safety, and clean air could transform an entire community, and how the absence of these rights could silence potential.

These early experiences planted a lifelong purpose in me: to work for change that protects both people and the planet.

Staying committed comes from seeing the courage of young people, activists, women, and migrants who continue fighting for dignity even in the hardest circumstances. Their resilience strengthens my own.

What’s one hope or vision you hold for the future?

I envision a world where climate safety and justice guide global decisions, and where empathy becomes a political value, not just a personal one.

A world where:

• every girl can pursue education safely,
• migrants are welcomed as contributors,
• digital spaces protect rather than endanger, and
• environmental policies protect people first, not profits.

My vision is a future where no human being must choose between survival and dignity.

What support or connection are you currently looking for?

I’m seeking collaboration with climate justice networks, digital rights advocates, and changemakers in policy fields.

My work focuses on building safer environmental and digital ecosystems, so I welcome connections with:

• climate researchers,
• human rights organizations,
• sustainability groups,
• youth movements, and
• policy leaders interested in climate-migration solutions, digital safety, and inclusive education.

Partnerships help transform individual efforts into collective impact.

What’s one thing about your field or topic you wish more people knew, considered, or acted on?

The climate safety is human safety.

Climate change is not only about rising temperatures, it is deeply connected to migration, poverty, digital vulnerability, gender inequality, and conflict.
When we talk about protecting the planet, we’re really talking about protecting people:

• their health,
• their homes,
• their education,
• their future.

Environmental justice and human rights are inseparable. We cannot build one without the other.

What practices, tools, or resources have supported you most on your changework journey?

The frameworks of the Green Movement, European Green, Global Young Greens, FYEG, and Green Part Uk and Wales helped me connect environmental justice with social equality.

Books like The Climate Book (Greta Thunberg) and This Changes Everything (Naomi Klein) have shaped my understanding of crisis and collective action.

I rely on:

• reflective journaling,
• mindful reading,
• community dialogue,
• and digital rights principles from ORG UK.

These tools keep me grounded, informed, and connected to global perspectives.

Can you share a moment or experience that deeply shaped the way you approach change today?

One of the most defining moments for me was when I first connected with the European Green Party and began working alongside an incredible team of changemakers. It was there that I learned that raising your voice is not just a brave act, it is a path. A real, collective path that becomes stronger when people walk it together.

Being surrounded by passionate, committed team members from different countries showed me what shared purpose truly looks like. Their dedication to climate justice, equality, and human dignity deeply inspired me. It shaped the way I approach change-work today: with collaboration, humility, and a belief that change is possible when many voices rise together.

That experience taught me that I don’t stand alone, I stand with a community that believes in a better world and works every day to build it.

What collective shift do you believe is needed for meaningful change to happen, and what gives you hope that it’s possible?

We need a shift from awareness to responsibility.

The world doesn’t lack information; it lacks coordinated action rooted in empathy.

Meaningful change requires:

• climate policies that protect vulnerable communities,
• digital rights that protect activists and youth,
• education that empowers girls and migrants,
• and global cooperation instead of competition.

What gives me hope is the courage of young changemakers. Across Europe and beyond, I see people choosing compassion over fear and action over silence.
Their energy is proof that change is already happening.

How do you take care of your own energy or wellbeing while doing this work?

I stay grounded through nature, reading, and intentional breaks from digital spaces.

Walking outdoors, writing, and connecting with supportive communities help me maintain balance.

I remind myself that caring for my own wellbeing allows me to serve others with clarity and strength.

Where can people learn more about your work or connect with you?

Connect via:

• email: [email protected]

• Instagram: @rokhan.rahmati

The Parayma community is rooted in authentic, supportive relationships. 

The Parayma community is rooted in authentic, supportive relationships.

Rokhan’s changework reminds us that climate justice, digital safety, and education are not separate struggles, they are interconnected rights that shape the future we all share.

If you work in climate policy, migration justice, or human rights, reach out and connect.

🌱 Thank you, Rokhan, for sharing your #PieceForChange! 

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